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This likeable, ultra funky, and melodic saxman is one of the few smooth jazz performers whose consistent gold sales status, and omnipresence in the genre (including DJ'ing a morning show at one of the country's top stations, and two annual tours) makes him a crossover superstar. But his breakneck multi-media schedule is only part of the reason he can get away with only recording a new studio album every three or four years; his discs are usually so deep in picture perfect potential hit singles that Capitol can milk the album for that long with constant radio play. He has a tough act to follow here after 1999's magnificent The Dance spawned no less than five Top Five contemporary jazz singles. He doesn't disappoint for a second, packing this sax-intensive collection with hook after hook amidst a mix of edgy funk, mid-tempo chill vibes, and some unique sonic experiments, including sampling old jazz tracks on the crazy-making, hip-hop scratcher "Sound of the Underground," featuring some nifty harmonies from trumpeter Chris Botti, and a colorful move into house music with "Only Tomorrow Knows," that may surprise those who always expect him to stay in the mainstream. Whereas The Dance was cover-happy, Saxophonic stands strong on all original tunes, broken up four at a time by Acts One, Two, and Three, which are defined by the overall vibe of the section. Act One is funkified, slickly produced (Jeff Lorber and Brian Culbertson had a hand), heavy on the horn doubling and soul, (represented by the irresistible opener "Honey-dipped"). Act Two has more ambience, and fresh, mid-tempo attitude, a balance of the feisty electronic hip-hop crackle of the title track, and the lush romance of "Definition of Beautiful," featuring vocals by labelmate Javier. Act Three offers the aforementioned experiments, plus a torchy ballad and a colorful thumping duet with Marc Antoine. The Curtain Call ballad, "One Last Thing," is a sweet, gospel-flavored sax-piano duet produced by Brian McKnight. One curious disappointment flutters amidst all the success here; the tracks that advertise contributions by McKnight and Bobby Caldwell only use them in a minor backing capacity. Yes, this makes things more "saxophonic," but why bring such talent on the journey if they're hardly present in the mix? That gripe aside, with the abundance of future hits here, Koz can probably hold off till 2006 at least.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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Jerry Hey, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - John Robinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby Caldwell, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF LORBER, Composer, Producer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Additional Keyboards, Organ, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - NORMAN BROWN, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - TONY MAIDEN, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Reichenbach, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Gary Morris, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Hyman Katz, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Janice Dela Cruz, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Liz Healy, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Lois Gleckman, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Audrey Koz, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Mel Pearlman, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Tungwarapotwitan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Carl Sturken, Composer, Producer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Evan Rogers, Composer, Producer - Chris Wood, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - BRIAN MCKNIGHT, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Al Hemberger, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Brian Culbertson, Composer, Producer, Keyboards, Recorder, Trombone, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Alex Al, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - TONY MAIDEN, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Jackson, Jr., Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Producer, Tenor Saxophone, Horn Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - David S Koz, Composer
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Nathan East, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - DOUG RIDER, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Frank Nadasdy, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Koz, Composer, Producer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Dan Hart, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Dave Koz, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Koz, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.
Jerry Hey, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - John Robinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby Caldwell, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF LORBER, Composer, Producer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Additional Keyboards, Organ, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - NORMAN BROWN, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - TONY MAIDEN, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Reichenbach, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Nathan East, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Michael Thompson, Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Brad Cole, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Novak, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - John Stoddart, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - DOUG RIDER, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Frank Nadasdy, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Koz, Composer, Producer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Dan Hart, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Carl Sturken, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Evan Rogers, Composer, Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - JAVIER, FeaturedArtist - Emma Kummrow, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Nocella, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Igor Szwec, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jennie Lorenzo, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Al Hemberger, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gloria Justen, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Carl Sturken, Composer, Producer, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Evan Rogers, Composer, Producer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Botti, Trumpet, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Morgan, Composer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, Co-Producer, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Al Hemberger, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Charles Crawford, AssociatedPerformer, Turntablist
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Carl Sturken, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Evan Rogers, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Whistle, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Al Hemberger, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Nathan East, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Thompson, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Novak, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - DOUG RIDER, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Frank Nadasdy, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Koz, Composer, Producer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Dan Hart, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Michael Thompson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Culbertson, Composer, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Programmer, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Marc Antoine, FeaturedArtist - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Alex Al, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Koz, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Brad Cole, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Wood, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Koz, Composer, MainArtist - BRIAN MCKNIGHT, Composer, Producer, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2003 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC
Chronique
This likeable, ultra funky, and melodic saxman is one of the few smooth jazz performers whose consistent gold sales status, and omnipresence in the genre (including DJ'ing a morning show at one of the country's top stations, and two annual tours) makes him a crossover superstar. But his breakneck multi-media schedule is only part of the reason he can get away with only recording a new studio album every three or four years; his discs are usually so deep in picture perfect potential hit singles that Capitol can milk the album for that long with constant radio play. He has a tough act to follow here after 1999's magnificent The Dance spawned no less than five Top Five contemporary jazz singles. He doesn't disappoint for a second, packing this sax-intensive collection with hook after hook amidst a mix of edgy funk, mid-tempo chill vibes, and some unique sonic experiments, including sampling old jazz tracks on the crazy-making, hip-hop scratcher "Sound of the Underground," featuring some nifty harmonies from trumpeter Chris Botti, and a colorful move into house music with "Only Tomorrow Knows," that may surprise those who always expect him to stay in the mainstream. Whereas The Dance was cover-happy, Saxophonic stands strong on all original tunes, broken up four at a time by Acts One, Two, and Three, which are defined by the overall vibe of the section. Act One is funkified, slickly produced (Jeff Lorber and Brian Culbertson had a hand), heavy on the horn doubling and soul, (represented by the irresistible opener "Honey-dipped"). Act Two has more ambience, and fresh, mid-tempo attitude, a balance of the feisty electronic hip-hop crackle of the title track, and the lush romance of "Definition of Beautiful," featuring vocals by labelmate Javier. Act Three offers the aforementioned experiments, plus a torchy ballad and a colorful thumping duet with Marc Antoine. The Curtain Call ballad, "One Last Thing," is a sweet, gospel-flavored sax-piano duet produced by Brian McKnight. One curious disappointment flutters amidst all the success here; the tracks that advertise contributions by McKnight and Bobby Caldwell only use them in a minor backing capacity. Yes, this makes things more "saxophonic," but why bring such talent on the journey if they're hardly present in the mix? That gripe aside, with the abundance of future hits here, Koz can probably hold off till 2006 at least.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 13 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:58:37
- Artistes principaux : Dave Koz
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Capitol Records
- Genre : Jazz
© 2003 Capitol Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Capitol Records Inc.
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